Normally a "Text Topic Tuesday"...today we played extra music from Gordon Lightfoot including a special "extra" edition of "The Lost 45 of the day" with Barry Scott....featuring the history of Gordon's song, "Carefree Highway." We thank Barry Scott for his extra work today, and look forward to more tributes to Gordon Lightfoot this weekend on his regular 3-hour show, "The Lost 45's" Friday at 9 AM and Saturday at 6PM. […]
As posted on our friend Barry Scott's Lost 45's Page this evening.... The album below has to be my favorite of his, having traveled many miles in many vehicles over many years enjoying his storytelling style which added so much to the miles. I'm sure we'll be playing much of his music on Tuesday and the remainder of the week on WION. -Carlyle
On Friday! Barry Scott's "Lost 45's" program is "on" in the J and J Miday show slot from 9 to noon, (also heard Saturday Evening 6 to 9 PM, brought to you by the Lamplight Grill in downtown Ionia)and we asked Barry, "Hey, Barry.....what's on the show this week?" "Our Co-Host is Kim Carnes! Hear stories behind her many hits, including one of the biggest songs of the 80s, […]
Today is the "Mostly Request Thursday" til noon on WION! Get your requests in to Jim or Justin at 616-527-WION Its easy! Just like these that waited for us this morning... I would like to request " I'm alive" by Neil diamond. I heard it the other day and can't get it out of my head👍 Text: good morning my friends yep is peedroo we want to hear I hate […]
Tuesday on WION it's our usual "Text Topic Tuesday" and the everyday fun of our Eye on History, Tech news with Jim Carlyle and your thoughts, Justin at the control board this week for the music and banter....and whatever comes to mind that fits for our daily fun! Then, on Wednesday, don't miss this! We have our usual trivial...or...."What's in Justin's Pocket"...or....."Name the product"....SOME kind of chance for you to […]
Justin and Jim are playing "What's in Justin's Pocket" today..... During the show you can text or call 616-527-WION..... or email morning at eye fourteen thirty dot com. This item has bearings. This item has twelve "panels" While not fragile, it's best not to let this object touch the ground.... The answer was, " Hacky sack" or "Foot Bag" and we congratulate our winner, Pat S. of Lyons, MI!
And, I apologize for the late post....it's been a bit of a strange week personally. So, here's the weekend rundown: Saturday night, Barry Scott takes to the air-chair with "The Lost 45's".....from 6 to 9 PM. What's the theme, Barry? "We pay tribute to one of the leaders of Procol Harum, Keith Reid, who passed away last week. In a never-before aired interview, we cover their hits (including “Whiter Shade […]
